Des Plaines, Ill., November 18--The National Association of the Remodeling Industry, (NARI) will be conducting two more Virtual Study Groups in early 2005.
The Certified Remodeler (CR) Virtual Study Group is scheduled to commence in January, 2005 and the Certified Kitchen and Bath Remodeler Virtual Study Group is scheduled to commence in February, 2005. Call 800-611-NARI or visit http://www.nari.org/ for exact start dates.
"The Virtual Study Group Program will enable NARI's Members-At-Large and also those Chapter Members who may not have a chapter study group scheduled, to participate in the study group process to prepare for the Certified Remodeler or Certified Kitchen and Bath Remodeler Exams," said NARI Certification Board Chair Don Van Cura, CR, CKBR, CLC. "Additionally, non-NARI members are also invited to participate."
Candidates for Certified Remodeler Specialist (CRS) and Certified Remodeler Associate (CRA) are also eligible to participate in the CR Virtual Study Group, since those certifications also require many of the same components and offer specialists and associates the opportunity to broaden their knowledge base in the area of remodeling.
The program features 12 weekly 2 hour meetings conducted via teleconference. These meetings will typically be held from 6pm to 8pm Central Time. Additionally, an Internet discussion group will be available for participants to spur further discussion, and post questions and comments as the program progresses.
Participation in these study groups will be limited to the first 15 applicants to ensure each candidate receives the full attention of the group's facilitators. If additional study groups are required, a waiting list will be established and additional study groups will be formed.
For additional information concerning NARI's certification programs go to http://www.nari.org and click on "Certify."
Professionals wishing to participate in a Certified Remodeler (CR) or Certified Kitchen and Bath Remodeler (CKBR) Virtual Study Groups may also contact NARI National at 800-611-6274 for more information.
